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What do you think of Doggie Doo?
What's more disturbing: the fact that retailers are already trumpeting the "hot toys" for Christmas, or the fact that one of those hot toys is a plastic dog that poops out putty?
Oh yes. The British Toy Retailers Association chose "Doggie Doo" as one of its top 12 must-have toys for 2012. Kids can "feed" the plastic daschund a Play-Doh-like substance and squeeze its leash to make it "poop," complete with fart noises. The object of the game is to collect the most poop. As one commenter on The Globe & Mail's website said, "If your kids are THAT obsessed with it, I've got a yard full of unclaimed dog bombs they're more than welcome to pick up."
Made by Goliath Games, "Doggie Doo" has a list price of $24.99, and in some places it's already flying off the shelves. On PetMyWeiner.com -- a site that, surprisingly enough, is safe for work/kids -- the game is on back-order "due to overwhelming demand."
The commercial for new game Doggie Doo: You really have to see it to believe it.
One buyer on Amazon raves, perhaps sarcastically: "How could having a dog defecate in your hand not be the most fun you ever had?! So clever it's like the creators know the hidden ambitions of every human being and have instilled all that into one simple toy."
Everybody poops, we know, and kids' fascination with all things excretory is nothing new. But will you welcome a plasticine-pooping pup under your Christmas tree? Are there other toys your kids love that you can't stand? Do you try to steer your children's holiday wish lists in certain directions (away from the drum set or the super-expensive doll, for instance)? And despite your best efforts, do you have relatives who relish giving your kids the most obnoxious, loud toys they can find? (If so, keep them away from this post....)
Get it all out in the comments.
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Seriously? The sad thing is that companies that make this sort of crass garbage would not do so, but this crap sells. Thankfully we live in Europe right now and don't get TV ads to tempt my little one to want annoying toys. And I don't think we'll be watching television with ads when we get back to the States, though something tells me peer pressure may lead to toy requests of things I don't approve of. I honestly don't recall these sort of crass toys when I was growing up in the 80s. I remember GI Joes, Transformers, Strawberry Shortcakes, My Little Pony, Cabbage Patch Kids and Star Wars. Oh, wait, we had Garbage Pail Kids, but those were at least just cards for the most part and not toys that pooped.
Phoenix - but, you realize that this was according to the "British Toy Resalers Association" so, for England, not the US, and the ad they show above is not even on TV right? It is a YouTube Ad - so you have to actually go look for it...
There was also Mad Balls, which are back.
So this is on the top of the list for the UK. Not the US. And the Globe and Mail website is Canadian. Isn't TODAY produced in the US? How about some US news?
In response to Phoenix comment...
Ummm...I believe this toy originated in Europe...Germany or UK. Still glad to be in Europe?! Common, lighten up. It's a toy.
This game looks AWESOME...too bad you can't have worms in the "Play-Poop" for bonus points!
no 's--t'!
My son got this for his birthday and it's actually very cute and does incorporate skills like counting and colors in a fun way (for a child). However, the putty gets stuck in the inner tubing and won't come out. We have spent more time cleaning it then playing.
Awesome! It gets constipated to! Sounds like a "remedy" needs to be included.
Maybe they need to include a Bidet with the toy... ;-()
I think this is funny and so would most kids...actually my son wants it for Christmas after he saw it on tv the other day...haha
i, too, have dogs, and a yard full of droppings that need to be picked up daily. it may be a cute toy and might even teach children some responsibility but it strikes me that there has to be bettter toys than this for someone to spend their money. wouldn' trade my dogs for anything, just ask my family!
Dating myself here, but does anyone remember the "Betsy Wetsy" doll??
I so remember betsy wetsy... I remember bessy dressy and dapper dan too :)
What makes a plastic crapping so cool...enlighten me if you can
This is what kids thrive on! It's a pooping dog, it's goofy and gross. Do I think kids will become twisted individuals who will wander around picking up actual poop. No because if they smell what true doggie doo smells like, pretty sure they'll think twice. It's harmless
Think I'll get all my grandchildren something else, in fact anything else, check mindwares for good learning toyd
Well, if some of you are actually that stupid to pay 24.99 for this crap, "no pun intended" Why dont you just send it to me, and I'll send you a piece of plastic and some real poop.
It is cute...I think I might get one for the annual gag gift exchange...I would only disappoint at the party if I didn't bring something like this...
The toy is in the U.S. you can find it at Toys R Us I saw it in a ad along with the board games in there Christmas Catalog. Didn't know what it was just thought it sounded funny not that it really was about poop.
I remember one year for stocking stuffers I got a bunch of those gag gifts including the fake doggie doo which was the one thing the all kids had the most fun with even more than the whoopi cushions.
Or give the kids the box.. they always enjoy a good box :)
People have a different outlook on everything in life these days and a lot of it just does not make sense . The Romans had an outlook that led to the fall of the Roman empire . I don't know which is worst , the dog with poop coming out of it's behind or music groups with poop coming out of their faces ?
I don't necessarily think it's offensive, but it is sort of gross. At the same time however, it does teach kids about the responsibilities of having a pet! Could be a good way to introduce the care required for a puppy since a lot of children ask for pets.
My 7 year old just informed me that This toy is on a commercial on the toon network. I agree If you have kids that has a play with Dog @!$%# fetish, let me know I have a yard full of it they can clean up.. This is the dumbest toy I think i have ever heard of Hand down nothing funny or even cool about it keep that Dog @!$%# in the UK where it belongs. I MEAN REALLY???
My 7 year old said that the poo dog is gross and she does not want it for Christmas.. So If that was your marketing to hit kids NOT WORKING Very well..
One person wrote this will show them how to be responsible for there pet Really LMFAO Quit being A lazy Parent And Buy them A real Dog for god sake Im sure a real dog is cheaper than a dumb toy and your kids will learn too love something and enjoy cleaning the real thing up
Ok, you guys, lighten up. This is just a toy. If you don't like it, then don't give it to your children and quit yapping- no pun intended- about it on this chat board.
I feel sorry for the dogs who are owned by kids receiving this toy! A) What if they are fed the putty meant for the toy? B) Now young children are going to think that every time you pull on a real dog's leash it will poop! toy desibners need to think about the real life applications and the possible harm that can be caused!